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November 2004
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  • Page 1 Catalyst 2970 Switch Hardware Installation Guide November 2004 Corporate Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 http://www.cisco.com Tel: 408 526-4000 800 553-NETS (6387) Fax: 408 526-4100 Text Part Number: OL-6422-01...
  • Page 2 You can determine whether your equipment is causing interference by turning it off. If the interference stops, it was probably caused by the Cisco equipment or one of its peripheral devices. If the equipment causes interference to radio or television reception, try to correct the interference by using one or more of the following measures: •...
  • Page 3 CCSP, the Cisco Square Bridge logo, Cisco Unity, Follow Me Browsing, FormShare, and StackWise are trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc.; Changing the Way We Work, Live, Play, and Learn, and iQuick Study are service marks of Cisco Systems, Inc.; and Aironet, ASIST, BPX, Catalyst, CCDA, CCDP,...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Opening a TAC Case TAC Case Priority Definitions Obtaining Additional Publications and Information Product Overview C H A P T E R Features Front Panel Description 10/100/1000 Ports SFP Module Slots LEDs System LED Catalyst 2970 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6422-01...
  • Page 6 Installation Guidelines Verifying Package Contents Verifying Switch Operation Installing the Switch Rack-Mounting Removing Screws from the Switch 2-10 Attaching Brackets to the Catalyst 2970 Switch 2-11 Mounting the Switch in a Rack 2-18 Attaching the Cable Guide 2-19 Wall-Mounting 2-20...
  • Page 7 Four Twisted-Pair Cable Pinouts for 1000BASE-T Ports Crossover Cable and Adapter Pinouts Identifying a Crossover Cable Adapter Pinouts Configuring the Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program A P P E N D I X Accessing the CLI Catalyst 2970 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6422-01...
  • Page 8 Taking Out What You Need Connecting to the Console Port Starting the Terminal Emulation Software Connecting to a Power Source Entering the Initial Configuration Information IP Settings Completing the Setup Program N D E X Catalyst 2970 Switch Hardware Installation Guide viii OL-6422-01...

  • Page 9: Preface

    Audience This guide is for the networking or computer technician responsible for installing the Catalyst 2970 switch, hereafter known as the switch. We assume that you are familiar with the concepts and terminology of Ethernet and local area networking. Purpose This guide describes the hardware features of the Catalyst 2970 switch.

  • Page 10: Organization

    This guide is organized into these chapters: Chapter 1, “Product Overview,” is a physical and functional overview of the Catalyst 2970 switch. It describes the switch ports, the standards they support, and the switch LEDs. Chapter 2, “Switch Installation,” contains the procedures on how to power the switch, how to install the switch in a rack, on a wall, on a table, or on a shelf, and how to make port connections.
  • Page 11 Tämä varoitusmerkki merkitsee vaaraa. Tilanne voi aiheuttaa ruumiillisia vammoja. Ennen kuin käsittelet laitteistoa, huomioi sähköpiirien käsittelemiseen liittyvät riskit ja tutustu onnettomuuksien yleisiin ehkäisytapoihin. Turvallisuusvaroitusten käännökset löytyvät laitteen mukana toimitettujen käännettyjen turvallisuusvaroitusten joukosta varoitusten lopussa näkyvien lausuntonumeroiden avulla. SÄILYTÄ NÄMÄ OHJEET Catalyst 2970 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6422-01...
  • Page 12 Utilizzare il numero di istruzione presente alla fine di ciascuna avvertenza per individuare le traduzioni delle avvertenze riportate in questo documento. CONSERVARE QUESTE ISTRUZIONI Catalyst 2970 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6422-01...
  • Page 13 Al final de cada advertencia encontrará el número que le ayudará a encontrar el texto traducido en el apartado de traducciones que acompaña a este dispositivo. GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES Catalyst 2970 Switch Hardware Installation Guide xiii OL-6422-01...
  • Page 14 Använd det nummer som finns i slutet av varje varning för att hitta dess översättning i de översatta säkerhetsvarningar som medföljer denna anordning. SPARA DESSA ANVISNINGAR Catalyst 2970 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6422-01...

  • Page 15: Related Publications

    Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Catalyst 2970 Switch • (order number DOC-7816686=) Release Notes for the Catalyst 2970 Switch (not orderable but available on • Cisco.com) Before installing, configuring, or upgrading the switch, refer to the release notes Note on Cisco.com for the latest information.

  • Page 16: Obtaining Documentation

    These sections explain how to obtain technical information from Cisco Systems. Cisco.com You can access the most current Cisco documentation on the World Wide Web at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/univercd/home/home.htm You can access the Cisco website at this URL: http://www.cisco.com...

  • Page 17: Documentation Cd-Rom

    International Cisco websites can be accessed from this URL: http://www.cisco.com/public/countries_languages.shtml Documentation CD-ROM Cisco documentation and additional literature are available in a Cisco Documentation CD-ROM package, which may have shipped with your product. The Documentation CD-ROM is updated regularly and may be more current than printed documentation.

  • Page 18: Documentation Feedback

    The Cisco TAC website (http://www.cisco.com/tac) provides online documents and tools for troubleshooting and resolving technical issues with Cisco products and technologies. The Cisco TAC website is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Accessing all the tools on the Cisco TAC website requires a Cisco.com user ID and password.

  • Page 19: Opening A Tac Case

    For a complete listing of Cisco TAC contacts, go to this URL: http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/687/Directory/DirTAC.shtml TAC Case Priority Definitions To ensure that all cases are reported in a standard format, Cisco has established case priority definitions. Priority 1 (P1)—Your network is “down” or there is a critical impact to your business operations.

  • Page 20: Obtaining Additional Publications And Information

    Internetworking Terms and Acronyms Dictionary, Internetworking Technology Handbook, Internetworking Troubleshooting Guide, and the Internetworking Design Guide. For current Cisco Press titles and other information, go to Cisco Press online at this URL: http://www.ciscopress.com Packet magazine is the Cisco quarterly publication that provides the latest •...
  • Page 21 Preface Obtaining Additional Publications and Information Internet Protocol Journal is a quarterly journal published by Cisco Systems • for engineering professionals involved in designing, developing, and operating public and private internets and intranets. You can access the Internet Protocol Journal at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/about/ac123/ac147/about_cisco_the_internet_...
  • Page 22 Preface Obtaining Additional Publications and Information Catalyst 2970 Switch Hardware Installation Guide xxii OL-6422-01...

  • Page 23: Chapter 1 Product Overview

    C H A P T E R Product Overview The Catalyst 2970 switch—also referred to as the switch—is an Ethernet switch to which you can connect devices like Cisco Wireless Access Point workstations, Cisco IP Phones, and other network devices such as servers, routers, and other switches.
  • Page 24 1000BASE-T – 100BASE-FX – – CWDM When installed in Catalyst 2970 switches, 1000BASE-T SFP modules can Note operate at 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps in full-duplex mode or at 10 or 100 Mbps in half-duplex mode. Configuration • 10/100/1000 ports autonegotiate speed and support only full-duplex –...

  • Page 25: Front Panel Description

    The first member of the pair (port 1) is above the second member (port 2) on the left, as shown in Figure 1-2. Port 3 is above port 4, and so on. The SFP module slots are numbered 25 to 28. Catalyst 2970 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6422-01...

  • Page 26: 10/100/1000 Ports

    (that is, the fastest line speed that both devices support and full-duplex transmission if the attached device supports it) and configures itself accordingly. In all cases, the attached device must be within 328 feet (100 meters). Catalyst 2970 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6422-01...

  • Page 27: Sfp Module Slots

    10/100/1000 or 1000BASE-T SFP module port on the switch, regardless of the type of device on the other end of the connection. The Auto-MDIX feature is enabled by default on switches running Cisco IOS Release 12.2(18)SE or later. For releases between Cisco IOS Release 12.1(14)EA1 and 12.2(18)SE, the Auto-MDIX feature is disabled by...

  • Page 28: Leds

    Chapter 1 Product Overview Front Panel Description The Catalyst 2970 models support these Cisco SFP modules: • 1000BASE-LX 1000BASE-SX • 1000BASE-ZX • 1000BASE-T • 100BASE-FX • • CWDM For more information about these SFP modules, see your SFP module documentation.

  • Page 29: System Led

    LED colors and their meanings. Table 1-1 System LED Color System Status System is not powered on. Green System is operating normally. Amber System is receiving power but is not functioning properly. Catalyst 2970 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6422-01...

  • Page 30: Rps Led

    The internal power supply in a switch has failed, and the RPS is providing power to the switch (redundancy has been allocated to this device). For more information about the Cisco RPS 675, see the Cisco RPS 675 Redundant Power System Hardware Installation Guide.
  • Page 31 30 seconds as STP checks the switch for possible loops. Blinking amber Port is blocked by STP and is transmitting or receiving packets. DUPLX Port is operating in half duplex. (duplex) Green Port is operating in full duplex. Catalyst 2970 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6422-01...
  • Page 32 Green Port is operating at 100 Mbps. Blinking green Port is operating at 1000 Mbps. When installed in Catalyst 2970 switches, 1000BASE-T Note SFP modules can operate at 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps in full-duplex mode or at 10 or 100 Mbps in half-duplex mode.

  • Page 33: Rear Panel Description

    RJ-45 console port AC power connector Fan exhaust RPS connector The Catalyst 2970G-24TS switch rear panel has an AC power connector, an RPS connector, and an RJ-45 console port. (See Figure 1-5.) Catalyst 2970 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 1-11 OL-6422-01...

  • Page 34: Power Connectors

    The switch is powered through the internal power supply. You can also connect the Cisco RPS 675 to provide backup power if the switch internal power supply should fail. The Catalyst 2970 switch and the Cisco RPS 675 should be connected to the same Note AC power source.

  • Page 35: Cisco Rps Connector

    Management Options Cisco RPS Connector The Cisco RPS 675 has two output levels: –48 V and 12 V, with a total maximum output power of 675 W. Use the supplied RPS connector cable to connect the RPS to the switch.
  • Page 36 Cisco IOS command-line interface (CLI) • The switch CLI is based on Cisco IOS software and is enhanced to support desktop-switching features. You can fully configure and monitor the switch and switch cluster members from the CLI. You can access the CLI either by connecting your management station directly to the switch console port or by using Telnet from a remote management station.

  • Page 37: Network Configurations

    Product Overview Management Options Network Configurations See the switch software configuration guide on Cisco.com for an explanation of network configuration concepts. The software configuration guide also provides examples of network configurations that use the switch to create dedicated network segments that are interconnected through Gigabit Ethernet connections.
  • Page 38 Chapter 1 Product Overview Management Options Catalyst 2970 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 1-16 OL-6422-01...

  • Page 39: Switch Installation

    Where to Go Next, page 2-34 • Preparing for Installation This section covers these topics: Warnings, page 2-2 • Installation Guidelines, page 2-5 • Verifying Package Contents, page 2-7 • Verifying Switch Operation, page 2-8 • Catalyst 2970 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6422-01...

  • Page 40: Preparing For Installation

    Preparing for Installation Warnings These warnings are translated into several languages in the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Catalyst 2970 Switch document that shipped with the switch. Warning Attach only the Cisco RPS (model PWR675-AC-RPS-N1) to the RPS receptacle.
  • Page 41 If a redundant power system (RPS) is not connected to the switch, install an RPS Warning connector cover on the back of the switch. Statement 265 Catalyst 2970 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6422-01...
  • Page 42 Warning Invisible laser radiation may be emitted from disconnected fibers or Warning connectors. Do not stare into beams or view directly with optical instruments. Statement 1051 Class 1 laser product. Statement 1008 Warning Catalyst 2970 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6422-01...

  • Page 43: Installation Guidelines

    1804 feet (550 m) 9/10 — 32,810 feet (10 km) 1000BASE-ZX 1550 9/10 — 43.4 to 62 miles (70 to 100 km) 100BASE-FX Min.: 1270 50/125 6,562 feet (2 km) Typical: 1300 62.5/125 Max.: 1380 Catalyst 2970 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6422-01...
  • Page 44 • Cabling is away from sources of electrical noise, such as radios, power lines, and fluorescent lighting fixtures. Make sure the cabling is safely away from other devices that might damage the cables. Catalyst 2970 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6422-01...

  • Page 45: Verifying Package Contents

    Carefully remove the contents from the shipping container, and check each item Note for damage. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your Cisco representative or reseller for support. Return all packing material to the shipping container, and save it.

  • Page 46: Verifying Switch Operation

    LED remains green for some time and then reflects the switch operating status. The other LEDs turn off and then reflect the switch operating status. If a switch fails POST, the System LED turns amber. POST failures are usually fatal. Call Cisco Systems if your switch does not pass Note POST.

  • Page 47: Installing The Switch

    • If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before mounting Statement 1006 or servicing the unit in the rack. Catalyst 2970 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6422-01...

  • Page 48: Removing Screws From The Switch

    Note with the switch. You can order a kit containing the 24-inch rack-mounting brackets and hardware from Cisco. The kit part number is RCKMNT-1RU=. Removing Screws from the Switch If you plan to install the switch in a rack, you must first remove screws in the switch chassis so that mounting brackets can be attached.
  • Page 49 9 7 0 SE RI ES Attaching Brackets to the Catalyst 2970 Switch The bracket orientation and the brackets that you use depend on whether you are attaching the brackets for a 19-inch or a 24-inch rack. For 19-inch racks, use bracket part number 700-8209-01;...
  • Page 50 Attaching Brackets for 19-Inch Racks to a Catalyst 2970G-24TS Switch, Front Panel Forward SY ST R PS ST AT D U PL X SP EE D M O D E 11 X 12 X Phillips flat-head screws Catalyst 2970 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 2-12 OL-6422-01...
  • Page 51 Forward S Y S T R P S S TA T D U P L X S P E E D M O D E 11 X 12 X Phillips flat-head screws Catalyst 2970 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 2-13 OL-6422-01...
  • Page 52 P O W E E M O T R S U P S P E C IF P LY IE D IN M A N U + 12 v @ 13 A Phillips flat-head screws Catalyst 2970 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 2-14 OL-6422-01...
  • Page 53 D C IN PU TS FO R R EM O TE PO W ER SU PP LY SP EC IF IE D IN M AN UA +1 2v @ 13 A Phillips flat-head screws Catalyst 2970 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 2-15 OL-6422-01...
  • Page 54 @ 1 7 a Phillips flat-head screws Figure 2-11 Attaching Brackets for 19-Inch Telco Racks to a Catalyst 2970G-24T Switch C at al ys t 29 SE RI ES Phillips flat-head screws Catalyst 2970 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 2-16 OL-6422-01...
  • Page 55 Attaching Brackets for 24-Inch Telco Racks to a Catalyst 2970G-24T Switch 13 X C a ta ly st 2 23 X 9 7 0 SE RI ES 14 X 24 X Phillips flat-head screws Catalyst 2970 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 2-17 OL-6422-01...

  • Page 56: Mounting The Switch In A Rack

    After the brackets are attached to the switch, use the four supplied number-12 Phillips machine screws to securely attach the brackets to the rack, as shown in Figure 2-15. Figure 2-15 Mounting the Catalyst 2970 Switch in a Rack SY ST RP S STA T DU PLX...

  • Page 57: Attaching The Cable Guide

    Use the supplied black screw shown in Figure 2-16 to attach the cable guide to the left or right bracket. Figure 2-16 Attaching the Cable Guide on the Catalyst 2970 Switch SYS T STA T DU PLX SPE ED MO DE...

  • Page 58: Wall-Mounting

    RPS connector cover to the back of the switch, as shown in Figure 2-18. Warning If an RPS is not connected to the switch, install an RPS connector cover on the back of the switch. Catalyst 2970 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 2-20 OL-6422-01...

  • Page 59: Mounting The Switch On A Wall

    Chapter 2 Switch Installation Installing the Switch Figure 2-18 Attaching the RPS Connector Cover on the Catalyst 2970 Switch C O N SO DC IN PU TS FO R RE PO W ER MO TE RA TI NG SU PP LY...
  • Page 60 2-8. Connect to a 10/100 or 10/100/1000 port and run Express Setup. See the • Catalyst 2970 Switch Getting Started Guide for instructions Connect to the front-panel ports. See the “Connecting to the 10/100/1000 • Ports” section on page 2-27 and the “Connecting to SFP Modules”...

  • Page 61: Installing And Removing Sfp Modules

    SFP module slots on the front of the Catalyst 2970G-24TS switch. These field-replaceable modules provide uplink interfaces. You can use any combination of SFP modules. See the Catalyst 2970 release notes for the list of SFP modules that the Catalyst 2970G-24TS switch supports. Each port must match the wave-length specifications on the other end of the cable, and the cable must not exceed the stipulated cable length for reliable communications.

  • Page 62: Installing Sfp Modules Into Sfp Module Slots

    Switch Installation Installing and Removing SFP Modules Use only Cisco SFP modules on the Catalyst 2970 switch. Each SFP module has an internal serial EEPROM that is encoded with security information. This encoding provides a way for Cisco to identify and validate that the SFP module meets the requirements for the switch.
  • Page 63 Do not remove the dust plugs from the fiber-optic SFP module port or the rubber Caution caps from the fiber-optic cable until you are ready to connect the cable. The plugs and caps protect the SFP module ports and cables from contamination and ambient light. Catalyst 2970 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 2-25 OL-6422-01...

  • Page 64: Removing Sfp Modules From Sfp Module Slots

    If the bale-clasp latch is obstructed and you cannot use your index finger to open it, use a small, flat-blade screwdriver or other long, narrow instrument to open the bale-clasp latch. Catalyst 2970 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 2-26 OL-6422-01...

  • Page 65: Connecting To The 10/100/1000 Ports

    If the attached ports do not support autonegotiation, you can explicitly set the speed and duplex parameters. Connecting devices that do not autonegotiate or that have their speed and duplex parameters manually set can reduce performance or result in no linkage. Catalyst 2970 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 2-27 OL-6422-01...
  • Page 66 10/100/1000 or 1000BASE-T SFP module port on the switch, regardless of the type of device on the other end of the connection. The Auto-MDIX feature is enabled by default on switches running Cisco IOS Release 12.2(18)SE or later. For releases between Cisco IOS Release 12.1(14)EA1 and 12.2(18)SE, the Auto-MDIX feature is disabled by...
  • Page 67 Connecting to an Ethernet Port S Y S T R P S S T A T D U P L X S P E E D M O D E 11 X 12 X Catalyst 2970 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 2-29 OL-6422-01...

  • Page 68: Connecting To Sfp Modules

    The LED turns green when the switch and the target device have an established link. The LED turns amber while the STP discovers the network topology and searches for loops. This process takes about 30 seconds, and then the port LED turns green. Catalyst 2970 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 2-30 OL-6422-01...

  • Page 69: Connecting To 1000Base-T Sfp Modules

    Connecting to 1000BASE-T SFP Modules Follow these steps to connect a Category 5 cable to a 1000BASE-T SFP module: To prevent ESD damage, follow your normal board and component handling Caution procedures. Catalyst 2970 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 2-31 OL-6422-01...
  • Page 70 10/100/1000 or 1000BASE-T SFP module port on the switch, regardless of the type of device on the other end of the connection. The Auto-MDIX feature is enabled by default on switches running Cisco IOS Release 12.2(18)SE or later. For releases between Cisco IOS Release 12.1(14)EA1 and 12.2(18)SE, the Auto-MDIX feature is disabled by...
  • Page 71 Chapter 3, “Troubleshooting,” for solutions to cabling problems. If necessary, reconfigure and restart the switch or target device. Step 4 Catalyst 2970 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 2-33 OL-6422-01...

  • Page 72: Where To Go Next

    See the Catalyst 2970 Switch Software Configuration Guide and the Catalyst 2970 Switch Command Reference on Cisco.com for information on using the CLI with a Catalyst 2970 switch. Start an SNMP application such as the CiscoView application.

  • Page 73: Troubleshooting

    (CLI), or from a Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) workstation. See the software configuration guide, the switch command reference guide on Cisco.com, or the documentation that came with your SNMP application for details. This chapter describes these topics for troubleshooting problems: •...

  • Page 74: Diagnosing Problems

    If a switch fails POST, the System LED turns solid amber. The RPS LED is either solid or blinking amber. The other LEDs are off. POST failures are usually fatal. Call Cisco Systems if your switch does not pass Note POST.
  • Page 75 Network interface cards • Troubleshooting tools • Common switch problems fall into these categories: Poor performance • • No connectivity Corrupted software • Table 3-1 describes how to detect and resolve these problems. Catalyst 2970 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6422-01...
  • Page 76 Bad adapter in attached device Excessive errors found in port Run adapter card diagnostic • • statistics. utility. STP checking for possible Wait 30 seconds for the port • • loops. LED to turn green. Catalyst 2970 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6422-01...
  • Page 77 Wait 30 seconds for the port • loops. LED to turn green. Unreadable characters on the Incorrect baud rate. Reset the emulation software to management console 9600 baud. Amber system LED Fatal POST error detected. Contact Cisco Systems. Catalyst 2970 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6422-01...
  • Page 78 The SFP module does not snap into Remove the SFP module. the slot. Inspect for physical damage to the connector, the module, and the module slot. Replace the SFP module with a known good SFP module. Catalyst 2970 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6422-01...

  • Page 79: Appendix

    Power consumption 160 W, 545 BTUs per hour Physical Dimensions Weight 10 lb (4.55 kg) Dimensions (H x D x W) 1.73 x 12.83 x 17.5 in. (4.39 x 32.59 x 44.45 cm) Catalyst 2970 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6422-01...
  • Page 80 190 W, 650 BTUs per hour Power rating 0.190 kVA Physical Dimensions Weight 12.5 lb (5.68 kg) Dimensions (H x D x W) 2.59 x 11.60 x 17.5 in. (6.59 x 29.46 x 44.45 cm) Catalyst 2970 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6422-01...

  • Page 81: Appendix

    A P P E N D I X Connector and Cable Specifications This appendix describes the Catalyst 2970 switch ports and the cables and adapters that you use to connect the switch to other devices. Connector Specifications These sections describe the connectors used with the Catalyst 2970 switch.

  • Page 82: Connecting To 10Base-T- And 100Base-Tx-Compatible Devices

    10/100/1000 or 1000BASE-T SFP module port on the switch, regardless of the type of device on the other end of the connection. The Auto-MDIX feature is enabled by default on switches running Cisco IOS Release 12.2(18)SE or later. For releases between Cisco IOS Release 12.1(14)EA1 and 12.2(18)SE, the Auto-MDIX feature is disabled by...

  • Page 83: Sfp Module Ports

    TP1- TP3+ TP3- SFP Module Ports The Catalyst 2970 switch uses SFP modules for fiber-optic and copper uplink ports. Refer to the Catalyst 2970 release notes for a list of supported SFP modules. Catalyst 2970 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6422-01...

  • Page 84: Console Port

    PC. You need to provide a RJ-45-to-DB-25 female DTE adapter if you want to connect the switch console port to a terminal. You can order a kit (part number ACS-DSBUASYN=) containing that adapter from Cisco. For console port and adapter pinout information, see Table B-1 Table B-2.

  • Page 85: Cable And Adapter Specifications

    Appendix B Connector and Cable Specifications Cable and Adapter Specifications Cable and Adapter Specifications These sections describe the cables and adapters used with Catalyst 2970 switches. Two Twisted-Pair Cable Pinouts Figure B-4 Figure B-5 show the schematics of two twisted-pair cables for connecting to 10BASE-T- and 100BASE-TX-compatible devices.
  • Page 86 Switch 1 TPO+ 1 TP0+ 2 TPO- 2 TP0- 3 TP1+ 3 TP1+ 6 TP1- 6 TP1- 4 TP2+ 4 TP2+ 5 TP2- 5 TP2- 7 TP3+ 7 TP3+ 8 TP3- 8 TP3- Catalyst 2970 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6422-01...

  • Page 87: Crossover Cable And Adapter Pinouts

    8 on the other connector should be the same color. Pin 1 Pin 8 Adapter Pinouts Table B-1 lists the pinouts for the console port, the RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable, and the console device. Catalyst 2970 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6422-01...
  • Page 88 The RJ-45-to-DB-25 female DTE adapter is not supplied with the switch. You can Note order a kit (part number ACS-DSBUASYN=) containing this adapter from Cisco. Table B-2 Console Port Signaling Using a DB-25 Adapter Switch...
  • Page 89 Appendix B Connector and Cable Specifications Cable and Adapter Specifications Table B-2 Console Port Signaling Using a DB-25 Adapter (continued) Switch Console RJ-45-to-DB-25 Console Port (DTE) Terminal Adapter Device Signal DB-25 Pin Signal Catalyst 2970 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6422-01...
  • Page 90 Appendix B Connector and Cable Specifications Cable and Adapter Specifications Catalyst 2970 Switch Hardware Installation Guide B-10 OL-6422-01...

  • Page 91: Appendix

    Taking Out What You Need, page C-4 Connecting to the Console Port, page C-5 Starting the Terminal Emulation Software, page C-6 Connecting to a Power Source, page C-7 Entering the Initial Configuration Information, page C-8 Catalyst 2970 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6422-01...

  • Page 92: Accessing The Cli

    Express Setup is supported on switches running Cisco IOS Release 12.1(14)EA1 Note or later. If you are installing a new switch, refer to the Cisco IOS release label on the rear panel of the switch to determine the release. For switches running releases earlier than Cisco IOS Release 12.1(14)EA1, go to “Taking Out What You Need”...

  • Page 93: Accessing The Cli Through The Console Port

    “Connecting to the Console Port” section on page C-5 • “Starting the Terminal Emulation Software” section on page C-6 • “Connecting to a Power Source” section on page C-7 • “Entering the Initial Configuration Information” section on page C-8 • Catalyst 2970 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6422-01...

  • Page 94: Taking Out What You Need

    Configuring the Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program Taking Out What You Need Taking Out What You Need Remove the items shown in Figure C-1 from the shipping container: Figure C-1 The Catalyst 2970 Switch, Adapter Cable, and AC Power Cord SYST STAT DUP LX SPEE D...

  • Page 95: Connecting To The Console Port

    10/100/1000 or 1000BASE-T SFP module port on the switch, regardless of the type of device on the other end of the connection. The Auto-MDIX feature is enabled by default on switches running Cisco IOS Release 12.2(18)SE or later. For releases between Cisco IOS Release 12.1(14)EA1 and 12.2(18)SE, the Auto-MDIX feature is disabled by...

  • Page 96: Starting The Terminal Emulation Software

    Hyperterminal or ProcommPlus—makes communication between the switch and your PC or terminal possible. Start the terminal-emulation program if you are using a PC or terminal. Step 1 Start a terminal-emulation session. Step 2 Catalyst 2970 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6422-01...

  • Page 97: Connecting To A Power Source

    C-2. Connect the other end of the power cable to a grounded AC outlet. Step 2 If you are connecting the switch to a Cisco redundant power system (RPS), refer Note to the documentation that shipped with your RPS. As the switch powers on, it begins the power-on self test (POST), a series of tests that runs automatically to ensure that the switch functions properly.

  • Page 98: Entering The Initial Configuration Information

    Appendix C Configuring the Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program Entering the Initial Configuration Information POST failures are usually fatal. Call Cisco Systems if your switch does not pass Note POST. If you started the terminal emulation program before you powered on your switch, the PC or terminal displays the bootloader sequence.

  • Page 99: Completing The Setup Program

    Enter a virtual terminal (Telnet) password, and press Return. Step 5 The password can be from 1 to 25 alphanumeric characters, is case sensitive, allows spaces, but ignores leading spaces. Enter virtual terminal password: terminal-password Catalyst 2970 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6422-01...
  • Page 100 This is an example of output that appears: The following configuration command script was created: hostname switch1 enable secret 5 $1$Ulq8$DlA/OiaEbl90WcBPd9cOn1 enable password enable_password line vty 0 15 password terminal-password no snmp-server no ip routing interface Vlan1 no shutdown Catalyst 2970 Switch Hardware Installation Guide C-10 OL-6422-01...
  • Page 101 Telnet. For configuration information, see the switch software configuration guide or the switch command reference. To use the Network Assistant, see the Getting Started with Cisco Network Assistant guide on Cisco.com. Catalyst 2970 Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 102 Appendix C Configuring the Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program Entering the Initial Configuration Information Catalyst 2970 Switch Hardware Installation Guide C-12 OL-6422-01...

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    B-1 to B-3 described illustrated 19- and 24-inch racks 2-10 AC power connecting to connector 1-12 specifications A-1 to A-2 adapter pinouts, terminal RJ-45-to-DB-25 RJ-45-to-DB-9 auto-MDIX 1-5, 2-28, 2-32, B-2, C-5 autonegotiation Catalyst 2970 Switch Hardware Installation Guide IN-1 OL-6422-01...
  • Page 104 B-4 to B-9 auto-MDIX 1-5, 2-28, 2-32, B-2, C-5 described 1-13 pinouts conventions, document See also connectors and cables crossover cable cautions connecting to Cisco IP Phones, connecting to 2-28 Catalyst 2970 Switch Hardware Installation Guide IN-2 OL-6422-01...
  • Page 105 2-24 to 2-26 accessing CLI by using IOS command-line interface 1-14 features LEDs 1-1 to 1-2 front panel color meanings 10/100 /1000 ports duplex clearance front panel description interpreting 1-3 to 1-10 Catalyst 2970 Switch Hardware Installation Guide IN-3 OL-6422-01...
  • Page 106 2-23 mounting, wall mounting 2-20 mounting brackets attaching 2-11 to 2-18 rack mount 2-18 Network Assistant 1-13 getting started guide to configure switch 2-34 network configuration examples noise, electrical Catalyst 2970 Switch Hardware Installation Guide IN-4 OL-6422-01...
  • Page 107 SFP modules 2-26 to 2-27 ports RJ-45 connector, console port 10/100/1000 1-3, 1-4 RJ-45 console port 1-11 numbering of 10/100/1000 numbering of SFP module ports connecting to POST connector 1-13 LEDs Catalyst 2970 Switch Hardware Installation Guide IN-5 OL-6422-01...
  • Page 108 2-23 installation Simple Network Management Protocol See SNMP SNMP network management platforms 1-14 software switch management 1-13 specifications straight-through cable pinout four twisted-pair 1000BASE-T ports two twisted-pair 10/100 ports SunNet Manager 1-14 Catalyst 2970 Switch Hardware Installation Guide IN-6 OL-6422-01...

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